Do the Washington Capitals have an Alex Ovechkin problem? nytimes.com

Alex Ovechkin has one goal in his first 10 games of his age-41 final season, and tracking data show the Capitals allow more expected goals and generate a smaller share of shots with him on the ice. Coach Spencer Carbery has cut his minutes and is trying to help him regain form, while Washington’s young players can defer to Ovechkin instead of taking their own scoring chances. The Capitals are still winning and rank 10th in scoring, but the article argues his slow start presents a challenge for both Ovechkin and the team.